Preferencias académicas de los estudiantes de la Carrera de Derecho y su vinculación con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) a través del estudio de sentencia

Abstract

Abstract: This study focuses on the analysis of the right to health, particularly regarding access to medicines, an aspect closely linked to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), whose purpose is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all people. In this regard, the importance of having validated, effective, safe, high-quality, and affordable medicines is highlighted, especially for those suffering from catastrophic or chronic diseases, which constitutes both an ethical and legal commitment. The research was carried out in the city of Cuenca, with the Constitutional Court of Ecuador as the main source, as well as information collected from public health institutions and complaints filed by citizens. Testimonies from both patients and health professionals were included, forming a sample of 43 individuals diagnosed with serious conditions. A mixed methodology was applied, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches such as semi-structured interviews, structured surveys, and online documentary review. The instruments used were previously validated by health experts, ensuring the reliability of the results obtained. The analysis revealed the violation of rights due to the absence or shortage of medicines, consolidating the action for protection as the most suitable legal mechanism. Likewise, the study concludes that it is urgent to strengthen public policies that guarantee equitable and timely access, in line with SDG 3.